Saint Denis Cathedral near Paris

Saint Denis Cathedral is one of the hidden treasures near Paris. The first gothic cathedral in France, it was a powerful abbey and housed the tombs of French Kings. Saint Denis is easily reachable by metro line 13. Paris monuments.

Visit Saint Denis Cathedral

Saint Denis Cathedral (also called Saint Denis Basilica) is one of the most significant monuments of the Paris region, both historically and architecturally.

History of Saint Denis Cathedral

The first church in Saint Denis dates back to King Dagobert in the 7th century. The Cathedral was mostly built from 1135 to 1144 under the leadership of Abbot Suger, the confident of French Kings.

Saint Denis Cathedral was the burial site of French Kings from Dagobert (639) to Louis XVIII (1824). As such, it was damaged during the French revolution. Saint Denis was restaured during the 19th century.

Saint Denis information

Saint Denis is on the way from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris by taxi. If you can, take an hour to visit Saint Denis. If you transit in Charles de Gaulle, you could visit Saint Denis and be back in 3 hours.

Saint Denis Cathedral is close to Stade de France. Take a taxi from one monument to the other. Saint Denis is a popular town north of Paris. Staying there will be a cheap and different experience.